The following definitions shall be used for terms contained in this article that are not otherwise defined.
AIRPORT. The Western Nebraska Regional Airport, William G. Heilig Field, Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
AIRPORT ELEVATION. William G. Heilig: 3,944 feet MSL.
AIRPORT ENCROACHMENT. Any structure, tree, or use of land which obstructs the airspace
required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking off at Western Nebraska Regional Airport, William G. Heilig Field, or is otherwise hazardous to the operation of aircraft.
AIRPORT ENCROACHMENT AREA. Any area of land or water upon which an airport hazard might be established if not prevented by this article.
DEPARTURE LIMIT. The horizontal line perpendicular to the runway centerline, established as the beginning of the usable takeoff runway.
ELECTRICAL FACILITY. An overhead electrical line, including poles or other supporting structures, owned or operated by an electric supplier as defined in Neb. RS 70-1001.01, for the transmission or distribution of electrical power to the electric supplier’s customers.
EXISTING RUNWAY. An instrument runway or a visual runway that is paved or made for turf that has been constructed or is under construction.
LANDING AREA. The area of the airport intended for use for the landing, taking off, or taxiing of aircraft.
LANDING THRESHOLD. A horizontal line, perpendicular to the runway centerline, established as the beginning of the usable landing runway.
LOCATIONS and BOARDERS. Vicinity of the airport located in Sections 16, 17, 20, and 21, Township 22, Range 54, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
MEAN SEA LEVEL. The United States Coast and Geodetic Survey zero datum plane, abbreviated MSL.
NONCONFORMING USE. Any structure, tree, or use of land which does not conform to the requirements of this article, or an amendment thereto, as of the effective date of this article or amendment.
PERSON. Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association, or body politic, and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representatives thereof.
POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. Any municipality, city, village, or county.
PROPOSED RUNWAY. An instrument runway or a visual runway that has not been constructed and is not under construction, but that is depicted on the airport layout plan that has been conditionally or unconditionally approved by, or has been submitted for approval to the Federal Aviation Administration.
RUNWAY. The portion of the landing area intended for the landing and/or taking off of aircraft.
STRUCTURE. Any object constructed or installed by human, including, but without limitation, buildings, towers, smokestacks, and overhead transmission lines.
TREE. Any object of natural growth, except farm crops which are cut at least once a year, and except shrubs, bushes, or plants which do not grow to a height of more than five feet.
ZONING REFERENCE POINT. The point of intersection of the centerline of William B. Heilig Field, Runway 12/30 with the centerline of William B. Heilig Field, Runway 5/23.
(Ord. 4173, passed - -2015)